2014 Ford E350 SMB RB50 V-10 4x4 69k $125k

[pigeon-SMB]

Last of the greats, final year of E350 production!
High spec Sportsmobile West build with 4x4.
Recent Victron Lithium Suite professionally installed.

69,xxx miles
$125,000

For me, the RB50's ability to park in regular parking spots is key, plus a legit claim to offroad prowess, was a nobrainer, although the larger EB interior would be great!

With the big Victron upgrade, the new SMB portable propane stove remains unused, in favor of portable Induction Cooktop, Instapot and Electric kettle. Portables permit best use of limited counter space imho.

Full Victron Suite (<2yrs):
* 3,000 watt Victron Multiplus Inverter
* 400 ah Victron Lithium batteries (2x200)
* Cerbo GX touch control, lg
* 500 amp ext Victron Lynx BMS
* Victron Alternator charge/isolation
* 2x MPPT 75/15 Victron solar controllers
* all blue tooth remote controlled/monitored

400 watts solar: 200w fixed and 200w portable on 25' extension - park in the shade and still charge! or easily deploy on roof rack

2800 watt Cummins Onan Generator plumbed to gas tank, remote start, permanent mount underside, along with alternator charger means you should never run out of juice for all of your #vanlife needs.

V10 gas motor. so quiet I sometimes have to double check it's running
Electric Penthouse Pop-Top Bed (silent action since recent SMB Texas service)
Sink, Refrigerator
Propane Furnace
Exterior Shower
Rear Danhard A/C
Upgraded Audio/Video with Reverse Camera
Wired Dashcam
Dynatrac Full Floating Axle, Dynaloc hubs
Dynatrac Dana 60 Rear axle
Atlas Transfer Case
Fox Performance Shocks
Extreme Air Magnum - remote start and takeoff valve
ARB air lockers in addition to Dynatrac manual lockers
Front & Rear Bumper storage with Deluxe Rear Storage Box
12k Warn Winch
Exterior Light, Side Ladder
Aluminum roof rack
Bushwackers, Rear Bumper Swing Arms
Aluminess Rack, Ford Grill
LED Light Bar, Nerf Bar
Front & Rear Hella aux Lights
Upgraded Wheels & Tires 285/70/17 Toyo A/T
Leather interior
Swivel passenger seat
16 gal Fresh water tank, 10 gal gray water
30 amp shore power plug
6 110v plugs plus 2 external
Hi-Lift and regular jacks
Fiamma Awning
Max Tool Kit
4x trax recovery boards
Expedition 45 gal gas tank
Bug screens covering full side and rear door openings and front windows
Sleeps 4, Seats 5
Registered as RV
Tires ~80%
Brakes 1 yrs

2 owner, I bought it 2.5 yrs ago from California resident. Drove south to Baja and cruised Mexico. Decided to swap Overlanding for Overwatering, so drove to Florida and bought a sailboat for a circumnavigation, commencing upon sale of van!

Priced based on both Sportsmobile Texas and West (Field Van) recommendation for fair and expedient sale. Currently located in S. Florida, delivery negotiable.

 

[pigeon-SMB]

additional pics of Victron suite

 

[pigeon-SMB]

some underside shots

 

[NoData]

Maybe dumb question because I am not familiar- does rear Danhard AC mean plugged in AC without vehicle running?

 

[pigeon-SMB]

The rear (Danhard brand) AC will run on batteries alone, or on the generator, or on running engine, or on shore power plug.
I haven't got near enough solar power to avoid draining the house batteries but it's a good supplement and that's the holy grail.

 

[NoData]

so on 30amp shore power plug in it can run all night?

 

[pigeon-SMB]

That is correct!

I sleep up top and with all 5 screened windows open you get good air flow.

 

[NoData]

Oh no - might have to sell mine

 

[Karl-SMB]

Interested

What is the capacity of the propane bottle and where is it located? Is there a toilet, and if so what type and brand?
We are looking to buy a Sportsmobile and drive it to our summer home in Alaska

 

[Twoxentrix]

L 2 owner, I bought it 2.5 yrs ago from California resident. Drove south to Baja and cruised Mexico. Decided to swap Overlanding for Overwatering, so drove to Florida and bought a sailboat for a circumnavigation, commencing upon sale of van!
...Currently located in S. Florida, delivery negotiable.

****, Scrap the sailboat and use one of these (pic below) - throw a couple outboards on the back, or retrofit a sail. Would prove considerably less expensive, less maintenance, and when you're done with it...just drive away! :n5:
https://maxxonpontoons.com/maxxon-p...diameter/maxxon-pontoons-pt-16-25-inch-tubes/

 

[pigeon-SMB]

What is the capacity of the propane bottle and where is it located? Is there a toilet, and if so what type and brand?
We are looking to buy a Sportsmobile and drive it to our summer home in Alaska

I believe it's the Manchester 7.9 gallon tank, mounted behind the access panel on drivers side. You can see the panel door in the picture 8.jpg above, I'll add a pic of the door open, showing water, propane tank and shore electric plug access.

As for head, Sportsmobile options the Thetford 365, not a permanent mount in RB50.

 

[pigeon-SMB]

****, Scrap the sailboat and use one of these (pic below) - throw a couple outboards on the back, or retrofit a sail. Would prove considerably less expensive, less maintenance, and when you're done with it...just drive away! :n5:
https://maxxonpontoons.com/maxxon-p...diameter/maxxon-pontoons-pt-16-25-inch-tubes/

That would be cheaper!!
I've discovered the truth in the adage, "sailing is the most expensive way to go anywhere for free"!

 

[lchukar]

About the “Full Victron Suite” and generator: did you do the work or was it at a shop? IF a shop, which one and would you recommend them to others? I would like to convert my 2010 RB-50 to lithium, but doing that is above my DIY paygrade.

 

[lchukar]

Twoxentrix-

Forget the outboards; a mechanical genius like you could just install a PTO off the drivetrain and put the V10 to work.

 

[Twoxentrix]

Twoxentrix-

Forget the outboards; a mechanical genius like you could just install a PTO off the drivetrain and put the V10 to work.

Yeh, first thing that went through my mind when I looked at that pic was a set of rollers (like a dyno machine) that the rear wheels set on, with gears at the ends driving a set of props - I just didn’t think you’d get very good mileage.

 

[pigeon-SMB]

About the “Full Victron Suite” and generator: did you do the work or was it at a shop? IF a shop, which one and would you recommend them to others? I would like to convert my 2010 RB-50 to lithium, but doing that is above my DIY paygrade.

Hi Ichukar,

Sportsmobile installed the generator during the original build.

I had the Lithium system installed by Puerto Vallarta Marine. Highly recommended, but you're not likely in that neighborhood! Thinking back, that might have been what started me thinking about boats... those guys have been working with wind and solar and batteries offgrid for a long time.

So if you happen to be near big water, I suggest you look up marine electronic service providers to help with your lithium install. Might not be cheap, but they're familiar with installs in harsh environments which is a good thing.

Just finished my boat install, this time I did half of it myself but am glad I had a professional involved. 1700 watts solar and 1720 AH lithium is a big step up!

 

[Karl-SMB]

I am very interested in your Sportsmobile. Not sure how to contact you directly. Do not want to discus anything in the forum and am unfamiliar with sending pMs is there a way I can give you my contact info without providing to everyone else. Or you provide me your contact info.
Thanks

 

[Twoxentrix]

I am very interested in your Sportsmobile. Not sure how to contact you directly. Do not want to discus anything in the forum and am unfamiliar with sending pMs is there a way I can give you my contact info without providing to everyone else. Or you provide me your contact info.
Thanks

Very simple to contact OP through a private message:
Just click on his user name "Pigeon" which you'll see on the top left of any of his posts
pigeon
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Join Date: Jun 2023
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A small window will appear just below it...now just click on "send a Private Message to pigeon"

...and Bob's your uncle. :d8:

 

[pigeon-SMB]

PM sent

 

[Doug-D]

Wow...incredible van...GLWS. Very cool trading one adventure vehicle for another...if you're in need of crew for your sailing adventures I volunteer!